Buck Of A Lifetime!

by **ElkNut1** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 1]

Yes, this is the Elk Forum, but I am so excited about this huge Muley that I just had to post it here as well as on the Deer Forum, hope you don't mind!

Guys & Gals, I was fortunate enough to take a true Idaho Giant! Paul Jr (BowElkDwn) & I were on this DIY Public Land hunt together when we glassed this guy up. We didn't realize at the time how big he was, I even considered passing him thinking he wasn't that big on this late hunt!!! Ouch!!! I may need my eyes examined! He's over 200" & a monster buck that I am proud to have taken, 28" main-frame & 33" to his stickers! Just look at his mass!!! I'm still in shock over him!!! I couldn't have done it without my Son there, we're a true team!

ElkNut1

by **planebow** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 2]

WOW that is a once in a lifetime buck. Congrats!!!

by **>>>---WW---->** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 3]

Boy! You wasn't kidding when you said you had a good area for big bucks!!!!!! Congrats!

by **>>>---WW---->** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 4]

OOPS! almost forgot to mention you have a smile on your face. LOL!

by **cnelk** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 5]

Oh yeah... Thats what Im talking about!

Nice job!

by **ElkNut1** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 6]

Here's a couple more, thanks guys!

ElkNut1

by **WapitiTalk1** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 7]

What an absolute beast! Congratulations on your trophy Paul.

by **dotman** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 8]

Wow! What a monster, congrats, that is a once in a lifetime buck!

by **slim9300** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 9]

Holy smokes. I would say that you posted the pics and story in the right place. His antlers are closer to an elk than a deer.

Congrats Paul!

by **buglmin** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 10]

Wow Paul, what a beautiful buck. Congrats!!! He carries his mass all the way through, and has a perfect frame...you should be very proud of him.

by **Swede** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 11]

Congratulations on a fine looking animal. You have a rare trophy. Has the grin you were wearing for the photos come off yet? I know if that was my buck the grin would be there a very long time. LOL

by **POk3s** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 12]

The Deernut!

by **ORelksniper** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 13]

Holy crap! Truly outstanding mulie, Paul. Big congrats.

by **twinkieman** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 14]

First of all Paul,CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Second, you might as well give up trophy mule deer hunting, as you likely will never even see another buck like this during a legal season again. Third, you really do deserve this trophy, as anyone can see the terrain once again looks nasty. Also given the fact that for all the hunters on this forum you have helped to learn to hunt elk, you have given so much. Now you have been rewarded by the deer gods. Congrats once again

by **Waygoner** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 15]

Holy cow! What a fantastic buck!

by **eltaco** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 16]

Holy mackerel.

Please tell me that you bugled him in, Paul...

by **Harmy** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 17]

A couple of weeks or so ago I was razzing Paul on email telling him that he would bag a 6x7 buck, just like his bull this year. He replied back with something like "yea, right"... Counting the brow tines, that sure looks like another 6x7 to me!!! that is the biggest buck I have ever seen...

by **redtop** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 18]

Congrats Paul. Beautiful buck! Really great mass.

by **jdbbro** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 19]

Congrats Paul. Unbelievable mass!

by **CrazyElkHunter** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 20]

Congratulations Bucknut! A true giant! You guys are hunting some steep stuff this year. My knees would never hold up!

by **ElkNut1** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 21]

Thanks a ton for the congrats & kind words! Yes, it is very steep country that's hunted! We like that type of country as it deters most hunters, can't say I blame them! (grin) I hope to be able to do it for a few more years, you never know though as we can break down physically at a moments notice!! I'd do it again in a heart beat though as long as I could!

ElkNut1

by **T/H** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 22]

huge congrats Paul. that is one heckuva fine Mule Deer! word is traveling fast on your buck of a lifetime lol

by **one_elk** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 23]

What an amazing animal, Congrats and thanks for sharing the pictures. WOW that is a huge buck!!!!!!!

by **idahoghost** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 24]

A very nice way to end the season Paul. Very, very nice..

by **slim9300** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 25]

Harmy wrote:A couple of weeks or so ago I was razzing Paul on email telling him that he would bag a 6x7 buck, just like his bull this year. He replied back with something like "yea, right"... Counting the brow tines, that sure looks like another 6x7 to me!!! that is the biggest buck I have ever seen...

That's classic.

by **elkoholic** » 11 19, 2012 • [Post 26]

That's huge!!! Congrads Paul... Gotta love a hard horned muley like that.... A great animal for a great guy, good things happen to good guys. With all the help you give each and every one on this forum that trophy was well deserved

by **ElkNut1** » 11 20, 2012 • [Post 27]

Thanks again guys!!

Harmy, you were right on sir!!! I'd allowed your "best wishes" to slip my mind???? He is a 6X7 Deer! Maybe you should play the lottery!!! (grin)

ElkNut1

by **easeup** » 11 20, 2012 • [Post 28]

my congrats on your website also.
that is one heckofa buck for sure!

by **wapitibowman** » 11 20, 2012 • [Post 29]

Unreal!!! What a trophy!!! Congrats to you Paul.

Wapitibowman

by **RockChucker30** » 11 21, 2012 • [Post 30]

Awesome buck Paul! Glad a good guy knocked him down.

by **LckyTylr** » 11 22, 2012 • [Post 31]

Tremendous!!!

What a wonderful example of the specie's potential.

Will you get a full shoulder mount? If so, can you promise to post pics of him when you get him back?

Wow what a deer! I need a drool napkin.

by **elkohalic** » 12 18, 2012 • [Post 32]

OMG!!!!!!!!! Thats a DANDY!!!

by **ElkNut1** » 12 19, 2012 • [Post 33]

Guys, Thanks again!!!

ElkNut1

by **pointysticks** » 12 19, 2012 • [Post 34]

speechless!!

by **Curvebow** » 12 26, 2012 • [Post 35]

Holy smokes - GREAT buck! Congratulations!

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by **>>>---WW---->** » 12 26, 2012 • [Post 36]

Hey Ken, good to see you on the elknut site. wELKome! >>>---Bill---->

by **tracker12** » 12 27, 2012 • [Post 37]

Awsome Buck! By the way is you give me the GPS coordinates I'll lock em up in my safe:)

by **ElkNut1** » 12 27, 2012 • [Post 38]

Hey guys thanks! Coordinates on the way! (big grin)

ElkNut1

by **LNGBOWFLYER** » 01 02, 2013 • [Post 39]

You have an awesome son. If you were my Dad if you even hesitated .5 seconds later your decision would be made up for you after my .30-06 went BOOM!!!

by **Indian Summer** » 01 03, 2013 • [Post 40]

Wow Paul... didn't see this thread until it was bumped up.

The mass! I have a big mulie on my bucket list. I'm trying Wyoming while I bank CO points.

No matter where I hunt that one would fit the bill. Very very nice. Congrats!

Don't forget to show us the mount.

by **ElkNut1** » 01 03, 2013 • [Post 41]

LNGBOWFLYER, LOL!!! Yes that is a sweet Muley, no way could either of us ever pass a buck like that once we knew what he was! At a distance it was tough to size him up? We thought maybe 170ish? That was good enough for us! (grin) My son is very patient, he would have waited an hour if need be to make sure I didn't shoot to small a one! (grin) He even threatened to carry my bullets!!! Plus I drew the tag, he didn't have one! (grin) We were fortunate this area is not known for producing bucks like this, oh well it's nice to get lucky once in a while!!

Yes, he's in the process of being mounted as I type!!! I'll be happy to share a photo come Spring some time. Thanks!

ElkNut1

by **LNGBOWFLYER** » 01 03, 2013 • [Post 42]

Paul I forgot to mention that congrats on a true buck of a lifetime. And a mountain buck at that. They don't come much harder than a mountain buck. How much do you think he weighed in at? Either you are 4 ft 5" or he is part horse. Huge body on him. Again congrats Paul.

by **ElkNut1** » 01 03, 2013 • [Post 43]

Thanks bud. He was a tank for sure, we estimated live wt at 275lb that's just a guess. I am short though, 5'-7 1/2" Ha ha. There are no small 200"+ Muleys! (grin)

ElkNut1